Main Purpose: To be in charge of inventory in the warehouse or store.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform daily tasks of receiving inventory, issuing inventory and the accurate recording of these transactions.
• Monitor stock levels and issue replenishing requisitions when needed with due consultation.
• Achieve high levels of customer service through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring quality of goods.
• Measure and report the effectiveness of storage location activities and/ or employees performance
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area.
• Ensure accuracy of all inventory related transactions.
• Interface with internal customers to answer questions or solve problems.
• Monitor master data records and communicate change request to the Senior Management.
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust (in conjunction with Senior Management and QA Manager) existing work procedures and practices.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, i.e. Planning, Quality, Workshop, Field Services and Sales.
• With the use of the MRP module monitor stock levels in the storage locations and communicate corrective actions to procurement (i.e. to expedite orders).
• Authorise replenishment requisitions raised by MRP.
• Ensure daily cycle counts are done and communicate results to Senior Management.
• Acting as count co-ordinator for the yearly stock take.
• Control vehicles and Drivers:
  • Managing / controlling the issuing of logbooks, fuel card and keys.
  • Ensure vehicles are maintained as required.
• Ensure vehicles are properly licenced.
• Any other job related duties as requested from time to time.

Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to quickly develop plans to deliver results
• Can manage independently and set own daily/weekly agendas which are in line with the Logistics objectives.
• Energetic and highly motivated to succeed.
• Rational and logical thinking.
• Efficient in time management.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade12/N3 (with mathematics).
• Qualification in Inventory and Stores management / Warehouse Management / Logistics or related qualification.
• APICS / SAPICS qualification would be advantageous.
• 5 - 10 Years’ experience in an active warehouse/operational management capacity successfully managing employees.
• Experience in safety management.
• Experience in following and ensuring compliance to disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in using a Lathe and Milling Machine as well as drilling machines.
• Experience in dealing with complex, deadline-driven environments.
• Must be computer literate (ERP system).